How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Harlan Independent | Ludlow Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harlan, Kentucky | Ludlow, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 829 | 828 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Harlan Independent | Ludlow Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,385 | $15,569 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.0% | 20.8% |
| State Revenue | 61.7% | 55.3% |
| Local Revenue | 12.3% | 23.9% |
Harlan Independent
Federal State Local
Ludlow Independent
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Harlan Independent | Ludlow Independent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.9% | 80.3% |
| African American | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 9.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.1% | 58.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Harlan Independent | Ludlow Independent |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 242.5:1 | 404.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.2% | 19.2% |
School Types
Harlan Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Ludlow Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.